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Elizabeth Akin-Taylor

B.A. (Hons), LL.B, LL.M (Lond), A.C.I Arb, Solicitor - Partner
 

Liz has a wealth of legal experience having worked both in Private Practice and in-house in a London based High Commission as well as being a solicitor in the public sector for a number of years.
 

Having graduated initially from the University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Liz then went on to obtain a UK law degree followed by a Masters Degree with merit from the University of London in Commercial and Corporate Law.

Liz was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1990 and was enrolled as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 2002. She is also an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London.

Her extensive and diverse experience includes application of the principles of commercial and corporate law, particularly in the areas of contracts and public procurement within the legal framework of European Union Regulations.

In this regard, she participated in and was often the lead adviser to negotiating and drafting high profile, high value (often in the multi-million pounds bracket) government contracts relating to the provision of commercial contracts including transportation and waste management. Other work with commercial contracts she has undertaken involved construction of roads/highways and building of schools incorporating JCT, IEC and NEC conditions of contracts.

In addition, Liz has expertise in drafting IT contracts, complex social care and specialist agency agreements, secondment agreements and service level agreements involving government agencies, as well as consultancy agreements involving the provision of Biodiversity studies, urban characterisation studies and a Green Infrastructure Plan within the south eastern area of the UK.

In a different legal field, she has experience in Family Law, particularly in the complex area relating to children. As a member of the Law Society Children Panel, Liz had in recent past participated actively in the protection of children, having often initiated legal action and conducted her own advocacy on behalf of local authorities.

Whilst working in local government she was the lead solicitor, regularly attending and providing comprehensive legal advice to the Adoption Panel within the local authority’s area.

Elizabeth has also often dealt in matters involving international adoption and the application of the international rights of children generally.

Specific Areas of Expertise  

•  Commercial and Corporate Law
•  Contracts and Procurement Law including Building and Construction Law
•  Administrative and Public Law  
•  Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
•  Family Law

Membership of Professional Bodies

•  Member of The Law Society, England and Wales
•  Associate Member, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London
•  Member - Association of Women Solicitors
•  Member - Law Society Children Panel
•  Member - Nigerian Bar Association

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